Over the years, many area restaurants have attempted to interject a bit of community flavor into their business model, but the one area establishment that really has been turning heads is Wyoming’s Lindo Mexico Restaurant Mexicano on 28th Street in its new and expansive location.
On a recent trip there for dinner with my friend visiting from Hong Kong, who was understandably missing a good home cooked Mexican meal, I discovered Lindo Mexico’s Arte en Familia - a first-time family art festival debuting on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Lindo Mexico’s Arte en Familia was created to give parents and kids an opportunity to work on an art project together while enjoying the atmosphere of this brightly colored, art-filled space.
Lindo Mexico’s owner Gricelda Mata shared that once she signed her kids up to take a painting class with Erick Picardo and then pressed if she could join too. The result of this time spent with her children inspired her and Picardo to create Arte en Familia.
In addition to all the activities planned for families, the restaurant will be filled with works available for purchase from Picardo and fellow painter Raymond Trujillo, as well as photography by Eric Bouwens.
“We believe art has a powerful impact when encouraged at a young age …or at any age,” says Mata. “I see it in my kids…it helps them relax and express themselves.”
Picardo will be there, too, to provide guidance for kids (and kids-at-heart) should they need assistance. Picardo is also a musician and will be bringing his drums for an interactive session of music making.
The event will have many stations of fun, including fine art, jewelry, face painting, hair braiding, dancing, and other games with plenty of chances to win a prize or two.
And since corn is finally in season, I cannot think of a better time to eat Lindo Mexico’s fresh ezquite - an off-the-cob corn in a cup with mayo, Mexican cheese, lime and chile. ¡Si, por favor!
Lindo Mexico’s Arte en Familia seeks to create a family event where everyone will have fun and feel free to be themselves in a most welcoming atmosphere. On Tuesday night you can see firsthand why Lindo Mexico continues to set the bar very high as a community-focussed establishment of West Michigan that just so happens to make some of the tastiest Mexican food from family recipes and downed with delicious margaritas.
Admission: Free
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